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Getting what you pay for in the classroom

When we think of the most influential people in our lives growing up, we’re likely to point out our parents, some members of our extended family, maybe even a religious leader or two. But no list is complete without teachers. more

2/9/23

‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms

Hearings are getting under way on a proposal to socialize energy on Long Island. It would make the Long Island Power Authority the region’s sole entity responsible for keeping our lights on. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 12/1/22

L.I.’s leadership in clean energy begins with fortifying our power grid

Long Island has the potential to be the East Coast’s clean energy hub. more

By Gary LaBarbera | 10/27/22

Yes, voter fraud does exist

Voter fraud has been around since the creation of democracy, but that doesn’t make it right or mean we should allow it to continue or expand. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 6/30/22

On Saturday, march for our lives

I don’t know about you, but there hasn’t been one day since the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, when I haven’t cried or given my kids a suffocatingly tight hug. more

By Gina Sipley | 6/9/22

Let’s let New York Power Authority take on Con Edison

Amid new reports of almost half a million New Yorkers struggling to catch up with their electricity bills, Con Edison’s decision to request further increases of up to 20 percent from state regulators is a slap in the face. more

By Melanie D'Arrigo and Jonathan Soto | 4/7/22

Hempstead Town could have locked in lower energy prices

In 2019, when I was Hempstead town supervisor, I spearheaded an energy program that today would be collectively saving town residents millions of dollars on their energy bills. more

By Laura A. Gillen | 3/17/22

An inauguration like no other

I have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. more

By Debra Mulé | 1/20/22

How to teach about the Jan. 6 insurrection

National Public Radio and ABC News warn, “Teachers are on the front lines in the Jan. 6 culture war.” more

By Alan Singer | 1/13/22

Public health is political, but shouldn’t be partisan

Taxes, property assessments, crime and schools were top concerns for Long Island politicians in the Nov. 2 elections. Both Democrats and Republicans tried to persuade voters that . . . more

By Martine Hackett | 12/2/21

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